23 Jul 1936
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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
1
Notice to the public that no direct trail to Seaman near Melbourne and G.V. towns exists. A change of advertisements must be lodged at the office by 10.30 pm Tuesday to ensure insertion of funds for the desired ad. Ross Bros Proprietors.
The Agricultural Society accepts a anonymous donor’s offer after discussion with the acceptor. The body of Thomas Bell, drowned at Cobram on the ninth of July, remains unrecovered though daily dragging continues amid creek snags. A sheep diseases lecture by L Rose at Berooga Station is announced. The Numurkeh shire health officer condemns Numurkeh station as unfit for habitation and will be reviewed next meeting. A Cobram East house party at Kilmarnock raises funds for the society with prizes won by A Barrington and M D O'Dwyer. Angus Jobs Willard faces court for alleged offences related to motor vehicle charges near Finley.
Dr O Hanlon Numarkab shire president urged residents of Naring Invergordon and Yarroweyah to seek attachment to Nuwarkab shire. He argued nearby parishes should transfer despite seven miles away, noting a boundary commission is assessing the districts for possible reorganization.
The district meeting reports a £48 bank balance as of June 30 and £40 for renovations. A £150 debt to the Central Council of the Basic Nursing Association is paid. Fees for subscribers drop from 4 to 2 10s weekly. Officers elected include President H V Sidebottom and Secretary S R Wood. A social event at Cahill residence features a tin kettling with about 100 attendees and gifts for Mr and Mrs Cahill.
Aren Yee and Mr T Christopherson depart for Melbourne ending long service at A McPherson and Son. Tom, a familiar cycling and motor sports figure, will be missed. Arthur gains Yarrawouge Dennys Lascelles Ltd branch manager. Stringer, known from Farmhouse Hotel Numurkah, links to Dennys Lascelles. Obituary items note death of Miss Ruby Kilgour of Katamatite and settlement details for Mr John Allen and widow.
At a special Numurkah traders meeting the push to proclaim a universal half holiday was supported as part of the Tatura Advancement League movement. Two delegates were chosen to represent Ure traders at a Ta tora conference and Trades Hall Council was notified of Narumorkah traders’ backing to uniform the hall holiday across the state.
In Cobram Court Petty Sessions the ejectment dispute of Robert Buude r against Willem Charles Bethune was heard. Cassidy for plaintiff sought immediate possession after lease expiry and stock disposition plans. Newman for defendant argued factual alignment but misinterpretation. Adjournment granted with 14 day delay to pursue settlement.
Disjointed report outlines a local football club’s financial struggles and suspected mismanagement. Mentions debt to an executive and a figure named Mr Radgilffe, with uncertain details about allegations and team activities.
The sale featured high demand for Devon and English draft ewes and rams with top prices around 92 pounds. Buyers from Ulver and surrounding areas attended, noting good age and breeding qualities across 3 to 5 year olds and several drafts with strong showings.
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